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M382 ALA

1994 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,572 mi
Last recorded132,572 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM382 ALA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 132,572 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 126,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight dent on n/s/rear panal

Pass 7 Mar 2008 126,700 miles

slight dent on n/s/rear panal

Pass 10 Mar 2007 120,814 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2006 114,025 miles

oil leak

propshaft defective

rear silencer outer skin damage need attention

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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M382 ALA is a 1994 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 132,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M382 ALA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M382 ALA?

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What year was M382 ALA registered?

M382 ALA is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M382 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M382 ALA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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